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Dandwal Village

Dandwal is an inhabited village in Mokhada Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 551962, the Census 2011 record lists 972 people in 199 households and the reported area is 452.94 hectares. The local references include Mokhada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jawhar at about 42 km.

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Quick answer: Dandwal is a village in Mokhada Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 551962 and 972 people in 199 households.
Village Code551962
Population972
Households199
Area452.94 hectares
Nearest TownJawhar

Key Village Facts

Village
Dandwal
Census Village Code
551962
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mokhada
Sub-district Census Code
04161
CD Block
Mokhada
Households
199
Population
972
Male Population
488
Female Population
484
Sex Ratio
991.8
Area
452.94 hectares
Area
4.53 sq km
Nearest Town
Jawhar
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dandwal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 972 people, 452.94 hectares of reported area and Jawhar as the nearest town reference for Dandwal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictThane
TalukaMokhada
CD BlockMokhada
  • Dandwal falls under Mokhada Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 551962.
  • The record lists 972 people living in 199 households.
  • The reported village area is 452.94 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jawhar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density214.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.69%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share74.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dandwal in the official administrative record. Census village code 551962 and Mokhada CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04161
Village Census Code
551962
CD Block Code
0212
CD Block Name
Mokhada

Location and Distance

Jawhar is the nearest town listed for Dandwal, about 42 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mokhada
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jawhar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town
Jawhar
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
452.94 hectares
Area
4.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 972 people in 199 households, with 488 male residents and 484 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.69% for Dandwal. Population density works out to about 214.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
199
Total Population
972
Male Population
488
Female Population
484
Sex Ratio
991.8
Average Household Size
4.88
ST Population
969
ST Male Population
486
ST Female Population
483
ST Population Share
99.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dandwal list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dandwal include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40.45 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dandwal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dandwal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dandwal is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dandwal show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Nagli, net sown area is 159.47 hectares and irrigated land is 119.02 hectares (74.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Nagli
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
270.47
Net Area Sown In Hectares
159.47
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
119.02

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dandwal village located?

Dandwal is in Mokhada Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Dandwal village in?

Dandwal village is in Thane district.

Which state is Dandwal village in?

Dandwal village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Dandwal under?

Dandwal comes under Mokhada Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dandwal?

The Census village code of Dandwal is 551962.

What is the population of Dandwal village?

The village record lists 972 people and 199 households for Dandwal.

How many households are in Dandwal village?

The village record lists 199 households for Dandwal.

What is the male and female population of Dandwal?

The record lists 488 male residents and 484 female residents for Dandwal.

What is the sex ratio of Dandwal village?

The sex ratio of Dandwal is 991.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dandwal village?

The reported geographical area of Dandwal is 452.94 hectares.

What is the population density of Dandwal village?

The approximate population density of Dandwal is 214.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dandwal?

The nearest town listed for Dandwal is Jawhar, about 42 km away.

How far is Dandwal from the district headquarters?

Dandwal is about 125 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dandwal from the sub-district headquarters?

Dandwal is about 28 km from Mokhada, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dandwal?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Dandwal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dandwal?

For Dandwal, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Nagli, net sown area is 159.47 hectares and irrigated land is 119.02 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dandwal.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dandwal.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.